Why Should You Use a Doula?
A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. The doula’s purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.
A doula can also help you navigate the often confusing and overwhelming hospital setting. She can be your advocate and help you figure out which things are medically necessary and which are just hospital protocol.
As a doula, I work with you to create a birth plan that meets your needs, answer questions and serve as a resource for you during your pregnancy. During birth, I provide emotional and professional support, comfort, pain-relief techniques, breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, massage, and laboring positions.
